Day 1: Depart from the United States.



Day 2: Arrive at Delhi in the evening or at night. You are greeted at the airport by an ETI facilitator, and then ushered to a chauffeur driven vehicle. You are then driven to your hotel where you are assisted with your check in. The next few day’s plans are briefly reviewed and the ETI facilitator hands over travel documents such as your air tickets and hotel vouchers to you.

Day 4: Delhi. A half day city tour of Old Delhi that includes visits to the Jama Masjid (1650 AD) which is the largest mosque in India, and the amazing Red Fort (1639-48) which was the seat of the Moghul Empire for more than 250 years. You also visit the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi (Raj Ghat) and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (Shanti Vana).
There is a break for lunch.
Afternoon – Your guide, vehicle and driver are available till 6 pm for local excursion of your choice.

Day 6: Varanasi – Delhi. Early morning boat cruise on the river Ganges - duration about two hours – The best time to visit the Ghats is dawn when pilgrims take their morning dip. The most famous Ghat is the Dasadwamedh Ghat from where we begin this tour. Enjoy the boat ride while looking out for the people on the Ghats – the women bathing discreetly in their sarees, the young men displaying prowess in yogic postures & the Brahmin priests offering prayers. Return to the hotel to check out.
Afternoon - Board the flight to Delhi. Arrive at Delhi and check in to your hotel. Turn in early this evening to prepare for your early train journey.

Day 7: Delhi - Agra. Board the early morning (6 am) Express train - two hour journey - to Agra. Half day tour of Agra – The tour includes a visit to Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s tomb and the Agra Fort, the original red sandstone fort built in 1565 by the greatest of the Moghul rulers of India, Emperor Akbar. Its maze of courtyards, marble mosque, and private chambers reflect the grandeur of the Mughal Empire.
There is a break for lunch
Afternoon - Take a horse drawn carriage ride to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the incomparable Taj Mahal. The world’s greatest monument dedicated to love; the Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 AD as a memorial to his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal. This pure white marble mausoleum took 22 years and 22,000 craftsmen to build.
Tour the amazing monument and its surroundings till it is time to admire the sun’s rays setting on the Taj Mahal’s facade.
Agra is famous for its marble art & manufacturing.

Day 8: Agra. You can ask to take an optional sunrise visit of the Taj in the early morning.
Balance of the day is at leisure. Visit some of the lesser monuments of Agra or enjoy your gorgeous Hotel and its remarkable views of the Taj. You can also visit a marble factory. Your guide and driver are available to you all day.
Late afternoon - Visit Mehtab Bagh, which is a 500 year old Mughal garden located across from the Taj Mahal on the other side of the Yamuna River. Enjoy the sun’s rays setting on the Taj Mahal from across the river.

Day 9: Agra – Ranthambore. Check out of your hotel in the morning and proceed on a drive to Bharatpur.Stop at Fatehpur Sikri for a tour. This deserted, red sandstone city, built by Emperor Akbar, between 1570 and 1585, is a haunting reminder of its brief and glorious past.  Visit the towering Bulund Darwaza (The Gate of Victory), which is set in the south wall. In the northern part of the courtyard is the superb white marble tomb of Shaik Salim Chishti, built in 1570.
Lunch is included this afternoon at Bharatpur.
After lunch - board the Express train for Ranthambore – a two and a half hour journey to Ranthambore.
Arrive at Ranthambore in the evening and check in at your resort.



Day 10: Ranthambore. Covering an area of 410 sq. km, Ranthambore runs along the eastern spur of the Aravalli mountain range till they meet with the Vindhya ranges.  Ranthambore used to be the private hunting ground for the Royal family of Jaipur. In 1972 it was declared a Sanctuary and was brought under the Project Tiger Conservation platform.

Dry deciduous forest covers open valleys with lush vegetation around the lakes in this park, and there are open grasslands on the higher slopes.  This varied flora supports a large number of animals including a variety of deer, the sloth bear, the shy caracal, leopards and of course, the tiger.
Enjoy wildlife safaris’ into the park in the morning and afternoon.

Day 11: Ranthambore – Jaipur. Enjoy your last safari into Ranthambore in the morning. Return to your hotel to freshen up after the visit.
After breakfast at the hotel, you can visit the jungle fort at Ranthambore. This is one of the finest examples of the ancient Hindu concept of “vana-durg”, or a fort protected by a jungle.  The history of this Fort (first built in AD 944) is a chronicle full of tales of blood and valor. Occupied by the Muslims, Rajputs and Mughals, the insides of the fort today lie in ruins, but there are superb views of the park to be had from the ramparts. An early lunch is recommended, as a really good restaurant won’t be available till you arrive at Jaipur.
Check out of your hotel hotel and drive to Jaipur. Arrive at Jaipur and check into your hotel.
Jaipur is famous for its carpets, jewelry, & handicrafts.



Day 12: Jaipur. Early morning visit Galta Temple - The Monkey Temple. From here Proceed for a half day city tour of the walled city of Jaipur, including the magnificent City Palace. Visit the unique Jantar Mantar magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728. View the ‘Hawa Mahal’ (Palace of the Wind), the intriguing facade built in 1799 to allow royal ladies to view the city and bazaar from the windows. Continue the tour to visit the City Palace, the former royal residence (a part of it is still occupied by the Royal family and is not accessible to the public), built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles. This immense complex also houses a number of museums that offer a large and impressive collection of miniature paintings, costumes, and armory.
Afternoon - Your guide, vehicle and driver are available till 6 pm. This is a good time to shop for Rajasthani specialties if you are so inclined. There are enough other options that your guide/driver can offer you.
Evening - Watch the show at your hotel and then drive to have dinner with an indian family at their home. Or drive to a cultural show and dinner.

Day 13: Jaipur. Start your day with an excursion to Amber Fort & Palace, located 12 kilometers from the center of the City. Arrive at the complex well before 9 a.m. so as to be able to partake in the elephant back ascent (Jeep option available). The Fort was originally built by Raja Mansingh and is one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. Enjoy the ascent to the palace on the back of a brightly caparisoned elephant. Visit the chambers and hallways of the Palace which are famous for their design and decorations.
From here you will proceed on a drive to Samode for sightseeing and a camel back (or camel cart) safari through local villages. Please bear in mind that there are no sand dunes in this area.
Enjoy a Rajasthani lunch (included) at the Samode Palace.
A guided tour of Samode Palace and the other monuments in the area is included. Drive back to Jaipur in the late afternoon.

Day 14: Jaipur – Udaipur. Fly to Udaipur in the morning. Arrive at Udaipur and proceed for a city tour, including a tour of the City Palace. At this Palace complex, explore the gorgeous rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, windows with colored glass, inlaid marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. The amazing display of crystal at the Palace is unmatched in this world. You also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-bari gardens and the local Museum.Check in to your hotel.
There is a break for lunch.
Late afternoon - cruise on Lake Pichola and visit Jag Mandir.
Udaipur is famous for its artists and paintings, including exquisite miniatures.



Day 15: Udaipur. Start the day with a drive to Ranakpur. Tour the famous 15th Century Jain Temples, located 90 km's north of Udaipur. The temples 29 halls are supported by 1444 intricately carved pillars, and no two are of the same design. There is an abundance of exquisite sculptures and friezes.
Lunch is included this afternoon.
Return to Udaipur in the late afternoon.
Late Afternoon - You are at leisure to explore the beautiful city of Udaipur on your own.

Day 18: Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Chennai. Check out of your resort at your leisure and drive to Kanchipuram. Your guide, vehicle and driver are available from 9 am onwards. Kanchipuram is known as the golden city of a thousand temples and is one of the seven sacred cities of India. Its many gopurams (temple domes) can be seen from a long way away. Kanchipuram was successively the capital of the Pallavas, the Cholas and the Rayas of Vijaynagar.
Drive back to Chennai after a brief tour of Kanchipuram and check in to your hotel. Turn in early this evening.



Day 19: Chennai – Cochin (Kochi) – Kumarakom. Board the early morning flight to Cochin. . Arrive at Cochin & check in to your hotel.
Afternoon – Enjoy a City Tour of Cochin. The tour begins from the Kochi’s fascinating Jew Street, with it’s collection of antique stores and other reminders of a past that has pretty much disappeared from this area (Synagogue is closed on Fridays & Saturdays). Also visit the St. Francis Church, established by the Portuguese Franciscan friars in 1503. Vasco Da Gama was buried in the courtyard of this European church, one of the first built in India. Visit the Chinese fishing nets. More than a century old and still in use, they are a great part of this tour.
Evening - Drive to watch a Kathakali dance (the art of storytelling through dance) performance. After the show, you are driven to dinner with a famous Keralan chef and her family at their home. Cooking tips and reciepes are included.

Day 23: Mumbai. Start your day with a half day excursion to Elephanta Caves (Elephanta Island) by motor launch. This is Mumbai’s major tourist attraction, famous for to its four rock cut temples. The temples were cut out between 450 and 750 A.D and at that time the island was known as Gharapuri, the Fortress city. This was later renamed to “Elephanta” by the Portuguese. The most renowned of the caves’ sculptures is a “Trimurthi”, a 3 headed figure, 20ft tall, of Lord Shiva. Return back to the hotel by late afternoon.
Balance of the day you are at leisure.



Day 24: Mumbai - International flight. Check out of your hotel at 9 am and proceed for a city tour of Mumbai. The tour begins at the “Prince of Wales Museum “, built to commemorate King George V first visit to India in 1905. Designed in the Indo-Saracenic style, the museum has sections of art, paintings, archeological exhibits, and natural history. Across the road is the Modern Art Gallery which is a must for any connoisseur of art, and we take a brief stop here. Continue the tour to visit the Malabar Hill, to the hanging gardens, gives a panoramic view the city and the "Queens Necklace", a road called Marine Drive. The tour then takes a drive through the Flora Fountain and Fort area, where you can view the Gothic and Victorian style buildings. Visit the Victoria Terminus (now known as Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus) India’s finest Gothic building and a bustling Railway Station. Continue drive around Horniman Circle and visit the Town Hall, right besides the docks of Mumbai. You will also spend some time at Mumbai’s unique Dhobi Ghat (Washing Place). Do any last minute shopping that you feel inclined to do – we can make suggestions. Your guide leaves you at 6 pm and your vehicle and driver are available till your assisted check in at the airport.

Our services end at Mumbai airport.



Day 25: Arrive in the United States.

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